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s Blaine public works lineman Luke Baldwin installs a wreath prior to Holiday Harbor Lights on Saturday, December 1.
B y S t e fa n i e D o n a h u e Holiday Harbor Lights is sure to draw a festive crowd to Blaine this weekend. The main event will take place on Saturday, December 1 and features shopping, kids activities, a tree lighting ceremony, musical theater performances and – if everyone is on their best behavior – a visit from Santa Claus. “Come one, come all,” reads a statement from the Blaine Chamber of Commerce. “Experience the warmth and charm of a small town holiday celebration by the sea that will delight the whole family.”
A holiday arts and crafts market at the Goff building, located at 674 Peace Portal Drive, will kick off the event. About a dozen vendors will be selling their hand-made goods at the market, which will be open between 3–7 p.m. on Friday, November 30, 10–7 p.m. on Saturday, December 1, 3–7 p.m. on Friday, December 7 and 10–7 p.m. on Saturday, December 8. Also at the market, Peace Arch Montessori Preschool will offer activities for kids while local resident and historian Jim Zell will display an array vintage photos and artifacts of early days
Hand recounts ordered for two 42nd District races B y S t e fa n i e D o n a h u e With the results too close to call, the races for state senate and state representative, position 1 in the 42nd Legislative District are headed for hand recounts. According to a statement from the Whatcom County Auditor’s Office, the county canvassing board voted on November 27 to direct election division staff to begin hand recounts at 8 a.m. on Thursday, November 29. The recount is open to the public
and will be held on the fifth floor of the Whatcom County Courthouse at 311 Grand Avenue in Bellingham in conference room 513. According to the latest ballot count on November 26, the day prior to general election certification, two-term state senator Doug Ericksen (R) was in the lead with 46 votes over opponent Pinky Vargas (D). Fellow Republican incumbent running for state representative, position 1, Luanne Van Werven (R) was in the lead with 80 votes over her opponent Justin Boneau (D).
“There may be slight variations,” said Whatcom County Auditor Debbie Adelstein about the outcome of the recount. However, “the expectation is that they’re going to come out the same,” she said. Adelstein said she hoped the recount would be complete by late next week, but said the process may take longer. The final results will be certified by the county canvassing board once the recount is concluded. The date and time of certification will be posted online at whatcomcounty.us/auditor.
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in Blaine, said Blaine Chamber of Commerce secretary Carroll Solomon. “[Zell’s] scanned copies of the Blaine Journal from the early 1900s will be available to view as well as old photos and artifacts,” read a statement from the Blaine Chamber of Commerce. “Maybe you can help identify some of your ancestors.” To get everyone in the holiday spirit, several musicians are scheduled to perform at the Goff building on December 1, including the Blaine Ukulele Group at 11 a.m., the Senior Center Jam Band at 1 p.m., Allie (See Holiday, page 4)
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Executives of Chewters Chocolates received a tepid response from Blaine City Council this week after offering $1.6 million to purchase approximately 7 acres of the Gateway Parcel to build a manufacturing facility outfitted for walking tours. With no discussion in public session, councilmembers voted 5–0 on November 26 to table consideration of a letter of intent presented by Chewters Chocolates Inc. and its affiliate ChocXO Chocolatier LLC. The company currently operates out of a location in Irvine, California and another in Delta, British Columbia. “Pending some further issues, we will table this,” said mayor Bonnie Onyon. Chewters Chocolates CEO Richard Foley and VP of manufacturing Wade Pugh were present at the meeting. In a brief presentation, Foley said, “We’re outgrowing our factory in Irvine and we’re looking for a new location to build our new factory.” Founded in 1984, the company specializes in manufacturing organic nut butter cups, chocolate bars, filled chocolates and more. It produces liquid chocolate at its 10,000-square-foot facility in Irvine and transports it to its 55,000-square-foot facility in Delta for packaging. Approximately 60 percent of the chocolate that’s manufactured and packaged at Chewters Chocolates is crafted for other brands, Pugh said. Its products are distributed to retailers in the U.S. and Canada, such as Costco, Whole Foods and other grocers. Foley and Pugh said they would relocate their Irvine location to Blaine and invest a total $15.6 million to purchase the land, construct a manufacturing facility and install machinery. They said a total of 58 jobs would be added to the city’s workforce. The company also plans to incorporate a retail and tourism component similar to their Irvine location and the Tillamook Creamery in Oregon, for example. “We walk you through the processing cacao beans go through before they make it to our
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YMCA swim lessons in Birch Bay begin By Oliver Lazenby After a November 26 ribbon cutting, Whatcom Family YMCA began offering swim lessons at Beachwood Resort in Birch Bay on November 27. It’s the first YMCA program in Birch Bay, but YMCA staff say they hope to offer more in the future. The nonprofit organization started looking into offering swim lessons in the area about a year ago. It became possible when Beachwood Resort, at 5001 Bay Road, offered use of one of its outdoor pools, said Tony Clark, Whatcom Family YMCA associate executive director. The pool has an enclosure for winter use. “This is a unique partnership,” Clark said. “In my experience, other YMCAs have their own pools.” YMCA aquatics director Tish O’Keefe said there’s enough local interest in swim lessons that the YMCA already has four future sessions planned. They offer lessons on Tuesdays and Thursdays in four-week sessions for two age groups: 3–5 and 6–11. Upcoming sessions start on January 8, February 5, March 5 and April 9. Learn more at whatcomymca.org/swim-lessons.
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Dear Editor: The collection of gifts for our new holiday gift assistance program, the Blaine/Birch Bay Community Toy Store, is now underway. In addition to toys, clothing and store gift cards, the toy store is also in need of holiday gift wrap that is appealing to children, along with bows and gift tags. We are happy to accept partial rolls of gift wrap if people have some around the house that they would like to clear out. Gift wrap supplies can be dropped off in any of the donation boxes around the community, including the Blaine Library, Blaine Senior Center, Edaleen Dairy, Pacific Building Center and Northwest Parks and Rec Office. A complete list of collection locations and additional information is available at blainecap.org. We also want to thank Pacific Building Center for their generous offer to donate one toy to the Community Toy Store for each toy that is purchased for this program at their store. We encourage community members to take advantage of this offer to allow your donation dollars to bless even more children. Thank you for your support of the Community Toy Store and families in our community. Laura Vogee Community Toy Store director The Editor; I want to give a big shout out to all of the people who helped make this year’s Thanksgiving Day baskets a success. Be-
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Ryser and Ray Cushing at 2 p.m. and Mike Bohnson at 3 p.m. After that, Blaine-Birch Bay Park and Recreation 2, Let’s Move! Blaine and the Blaine Chamber of Commerce will partner to host the annual Holiday Lights Dash at 3 p.m. at the H Street Plaza. The 1.5-mile obstacle run weaves through local streets and ends at the H Street Plaza. Day-of registration begins at 2:30 p.m. and can also be completed online at bit. ly/2svaqOs. Participation costs $10 for adults, $5 for those under 18 and is free for kids age 5 and below. Families with up to five members can pay $30 to participate. Keeping with tradition, the first 100 finishers of the Harbor Lights Dash will receive a race medal and all participants will get a healthy snack. Beginning at 3:30 p.m., Blaine Community Theater will perform at the G Street Plaza. The theater troupe will present a handful of musical acts and a reading of ‘Yes, Virginia, there is a Santa Claus.’ Mikael McDonald, who along with her husband Nick helped revive Blaine Community Theater after an eight-year hiatus, said the performance “is a big deal for us.” The tree lighting ceremony will take place at 4:30 p.m. at the G Street Plaza while the Blaine school choir sings tra-
tween our donors, volunteers, and this very publication who helped bring attention to our cause – thank you! I am so thankful to all of the volunteer team members who took time out of their lives to take the reservations, bag the groceries, set up the baskets, manage the distribution and help the whole operation run smoothly. This year we were able to provide baskets for Thanksgiving dinner to 270 families in the Blaine, Birch Bay and Custer area. Through the commitment of passionate volunteers and the generosity of this great community, roughly 1,400 individuals enjoyed a Thanksgiving dinner. This year the Girl Scouts take the honors of the most pies donated (132), followed closely by Grace Lutheran Church (114) and Christ Episcopal Church (109). We are grateful to the many individuals, social clubs and businesses that provided generous financial support and product donations to ensure the success of this annual tradition. A big thank you to our fearless leader Shirley Tobian for all of her help. She is instrumental to the success of this program. And a special thank you to our firefighters of North Whatcom Fire and Rescue who were essential to making this program happen. Without their heavy lifting, product pickup and coordination, this program would not have taken place. Rhyan Lopez, director Thanksgiving Basket Program ditional Christmas carols, including ‘O Christmas Tree, Solomon said. Community development and tourism coordinator Debbie Harger said the tree lighting will be special this year because the city allocated funding in its budget to pay for a brand-new 20-foot tree. “The fact that happened is almost a miracle,” she said. “The old tree was on its last leg. We had a 50/50 percent chance that it was going to light.” This year, Santa Claus has agreed to leave the North Pole and hop aboard a horse-drawn trolley to arrive in downtown Blaine at 4:45 p.m. Between 5–6 p.m. he’ll be available to visit and take photos with kids at the Pizza Factory, located at 738 Peace Portal Drive. A petting zoo, free food and drinks will also be offered by the local eatery. Throughout the evening, anyone can hop aboard the horse-drawn trolley. Donation boxes for the Community Toy Store, Blaine’s newest charitable program, will be located in the Goff building and at the Pizza Factory, said Community Assistance Program board member Laura Vogee. New toys, games, book sets and sports equipment that require no batteries in the $10-$50 price range as well as $25 gift cards for teens to youth-oriented clothing stores will be accepted, she said. To conclude the evening, the North Cascades Concert Band will perform its fall concert series ‘Music Magic from the
The Editor: I applaud Peter Werner’s response to Mr. Agnello’s letter. I sent a reply to his letter the week before but this newspaper refused to publish it for some unknown and unexplained reason (Ed. note: We have no record of previously receiving this letter from Mr. Masdeo). It is said [sic] to see letters such as his and Donna Starr published as their letters were not in good taste and both persons failed to provide any source for their comments particularly Ms. Starr seems to write about immigrants rather than illegal immigrants so her point is not worthy of comments [sic] from that point of view as most of us know many legal immigrants have made huge contributions to the U.S. My father and his parents and the rest of his brothers and sisters all emigrated from Italy speaking no English but through hard work and effort became solid citizens learning to speak fluent English and pay taxes unlike the illegal immigrants who for the most part do neither. But in publishing Mr. Agnello’s letter makes it seem that this newspaper is [sic] managing editor appears to be another Jane Fonda in disguise. Mickey Masdeo Birch Bay
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s Santa Claus attended Holiday Harbor Lights in 2017. The Northern Light file photo Masters’ at 7:30 p.m. at the Blaine High School Performing Arts Center, located at 1055 H Street. “We will present a program that includes the music magic of Ludwig von Beethoven, Richard Wagner, Georges Bizet, Percy Grainger, Alfred Reed, Sammy Nestico, John Phillip Sousa and many, many more,” read a statement from the band. “We have again invited a local guest group to join us in each of our fall concert locations.” To learn more about Holiday Harbor Lights, visit blaineholidayharborlights. com or call the Blaine Chamber of Commerce at 360/332-4544.
Civic Meetings Birch Bay Water & Sewer District: Second and fourth Thursdays, 4:30 p.m., district offices, 7096 Point Whitehorn Road, Birch Bay. Info: bbwsd.com.
Birch Bay Watershed & Aquatic Resources Management District: Third Wednesday, 6 p.m., location varies. Info: bbwarm.whatcom county.org.
Blaine City Council: Second and fourth Mondays, 6 p.m., Blaine City Council chambers, 435 Martin Street. Info: ci.blaine.wa.us.
Blaine Park and Cemetery Board: Second Thursday, 9 a.m., Blaine City Council chambers, 435 Martin Street. Info: 360/332-8311, ext. 3330.
Blaine Planning Commission: Second and fourth Thursdays, 7 p.m., Blaine City Council chambers, 435 Martin Street. Info: blainepc@ cityofblaine.com. Blaine-Birch Bay Park and Recreation: Second Tuesday, 5:30 p.m., Birch Bay Chamber Office, 7900 Birch Bay Drive, Birch Bay. Info: blainebirchbayparkandrec.org.
Blaine School Board: Fourth Monday, 7 p.m., Blaine school district offices. Info: blaine.wednet.edu. North Whatcom Fire & Rescue: Third Thursday, 1 p.m. Blaine Fire Station. Info: nwfrs.net.
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randomly through all schools on campus. Police chief Allen Schubert and school district superintendent Ron Spanjer said at an October school board meeting that the position’s goal is not just to provide emergency support but also to build relationships with students. The officer will teach students about community policing, mentorship and other ancillary roles of a police officer, according to the memo. The school district and police department will determine the officer’s hours beforehand each month. They will mostly coincide with school hours but allow flexibility for the officer to work during some after-school events. The school district will provide the officer with an office with access to a computer, telephone, locking storage and a
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Please come support your fellow Blaine wrestlers at The Battle at the Border • Dec. 7 & 8 Alumni/Senior night • Dec. 12
Blaine shows off offense in 67-43 win
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After finishing the past two seasons at the bottom of its league, Blaine High School’s boys varsity basketball team showed promise in its season-opener on November 27. The Borderites, a team with many new varsity players, won 67–43 at home against Friday Harbor. The game developed slowly through the first quarter, with the score picking up in the second quarter. Blaine led 31–23 going into half time and then piled on the points in the third quarter. Sophomore Kyle Turnberg started Blaine’s third quarter streak early with a 3-pointer. Before Friday Harbor reached
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the paint on its next possession, Zane Rector stole the ball and scored on a lay-in, and then another Blaine steal led to Turnberg swishing another 3-pointer, propelling Blaine into a 39–23 lead 47 seconds into the half. After that, Friday Harbor didn’t have a chance. Though it’s a much smaller school than Blaine, Friday Harbor finished last season at the top of its class 2B league. Turnberg led Blaine on offense with 23 points. Sophomore Josh Russ scored 16, and Rector had 13. Next, Blaine travels to Archbishop Murphy to play at 7:15 p.m. on Thursday, November 29. The Borderites next home game is 7:15 p.m. on Friday, December 14 against Lynden Christian.
s Blaine sophomore Kyle Turnberg drives to the hoop against Friday Harbor on November 27. Turnberg led Blaine on offense with 23 points in the Borderites’ 67-43 win at home. Photo by Janell Kortlever
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s Blaine senior captain Brynn Hallberg dribbles across half court on the way to a 48–38 win against Friday Harbor on November 27. Hallberg scored 6 points and pulled in 7 rebounds. Photo by Oliver Lazenby
By Oliver Lazenby Blaine High School’s girls varsity basketball won its first game of the season on November 27, a fast-paced game of breakaway lay-ins and scrappy defense, by a score of 48–38. It was a non-conference game against Friday Harbor, a class 2B school (less than 214 students, much smaller than schools in Blaine’s class 2A conference). Friday Harbor was in the top half of its league last season. Blaine led 25–10 at half-time thanks to crisp passes and fast offense. Blaine had just two spare players on the bench though, and looked tired by the fourth quarter. Fewer passes hit their targets and Friday Harbor outscored
Blaine 17–8 in the quarter. “This is a good gauge of where we’re at. I think we need to condition a little more,” said Blaine head coach Ryan Pike. Senior captains Ashley Dickerson and Brynn Hallberg led the Borderites, but two freshmen – Krystin Kamrath and Hailey Pike – we’re also important to the team’s win over Friday Harbor. Hailey Pike, along with Dickerson, led the team in scoring with 15 points and Kamrath was a major component of Blaine’s defense and scored 8 points herself. “Those older girls have really brought the freshmen in,” Ryan Pike said. “I think everyone has kind of gelled together.” (See Basketball, page 11)
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that are vital in healthy soil. 3. Brown leaves can be added to green materials in compost piles to improve the health of the compost being formed. According to the healthy living resource Care2, the ideal ratio is 75 percent brown to 25 percent green materials in compost. Turn compost piles regularly to aerate them. 4. Store dried, mulched leaves in a dry spot so they can be used in the spring as a weed barrier for spring plantings. They will keep weeds at bay and help retain soil moisture to ensure small sprouts have the resources to grow. 5. Use shredded leaves as a lawn supplement. Pass a lawn mower over leaves left on the lawn to break them down into pieces too small to rake. This will help keep the lawn healthy throughout the winter without blocking out needed sunlight. 6. Bag dried leaves and pack them tightly together in cold areas of the home, such as basements or garages. They can act as added insulation. Bags of leaves also can be placed around planting containers to protect them from frost. 7. Gather a few of the best-looking leaves and preserve them. Use an iron on a low setting and
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NOV. 30 More events in the county... Blaine/Birch Bay Community Toy Store Drive: Through Friday, December 7. Collection locations for brand new, unwrapped toys, clothing and store gift cards include the Blaine Library and Blaine Senior Center. Info: blainecap.org or email toystore@blainecap. org. Sponsored by the Community Assistance Program. Scout Christmas Tree Sale: Saturdays
and Sundays, 10 a.m.–4 p.m. though December 9, Birch Bay Waterslides lot, 4874 Birch Bay-Lynden Road. Douglas and noble firs and wreaths. Info: blainecubscouts@gmail.com. Semiahmoo Marina Food and Toy Drive: Through Saturday, December 15. The food will be donated to Blaine Food Bank and the toys will go to Blaine/Birch Bay Community Toy store. Info: blainecap. org or toystore@blainecap.org. Allied Arts Festival of the Arts: Through December 24, 10 a.m.–7 p.m., 1418 Cornwall Avenue, Bellingham. Five
9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Homemade Craft Bazaar at the Blaine Senior Center, 763 G Street. 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Blaine Library Book Sale, 610 3rd Street. 3-7 p.m. Holiday Arts and Crafts Fair and Historical Museum at the Goff Building, 674 Peace Portal Drive.
or lyndenchoral@gmail.com. Olde Fashioned Christmas: Friday, November 30 – Sunday, December 2, Friday 5–9 p.m., Saturday, 1–9 p.m., Sunday 1–5 p.m., Pioneer Park: Cherry Street and 2nd Ave, Ferndale. Sponsored by Ferndale Heritage Society. Enjoy holiday displays, costumed hosts, crafts, music, horsedrawn carriage rides, treats and a visit with Santa. $4. Info: 360/384-6461 Photos with Santa: Saturday, December 1, 4:30–5:30 p.m., Semiahmoo Golf & Country Club. Bring your kiddos and get your holiday photos with Santa. Delicious
week-long festival featuring over 100 local artisans and craftspeople. The affordable, locally handmade products range from jewelry, paintings, wearable art, specialty foods, and repurposed art. Free event. Info: 360/676-8548 or alliedarts.org. Messiah: Friday, November 30, 7 p.m. and Saturday, December 1, 2 p.m., Third Christian Reformed Church, 514 Liberty Street, Lynden. Featuring Katie Van Kooten, soprano. Accompanied by The Starry Night Orchestra. Presented by Lynden Choral Society. Suggested donation: $20 or $15 for students and seniors. Info: 360/354-2672
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treats available! Info: 360/318-2009. Lynden Lighted Parade: Saturday, December 1, 6–7 p.m., Front Street, Lynden. Visitors are treated to holiday carolers and a dazzling display of lighted trucks, cars, floats, farm equipment and more. The procession starts at Fairway Center and travels along Front Street through downtown. Wish Mountain Toy Drive: Saturday, December 1, 11 a.m.—2 p.m., Birch Bay Square. Donate new, unwrapped gifts for Toys For Tots, photos with Santa by donation, tree forest and cookie decorating. It’s a Wonderful Life: Saturday, December 1 through Sunday, December 2, and Thursday, December 6 through Sunday, December 9, Thursday and Friday, 7:30 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, 2 p.m., Claire Thomas Theatre, 655 Front Street, Lynden. Bringing the 1946 film classic starring Jimmy Stewart to life on the stage, the musical adaptation of It’s a Wonderful Life follows the story of George Bailey and his devotion to his family and small town of Bedford Falls. $10-$14. Info: 360/354-4226 The Santa Train Ride: December 1–2, 7–9, 14–16 & 19–23, 5–9 p.m., Miniature World, 4620 Birch Bay-Lynden Rd, $9.95$15.95. Every train ride comes with a free hot chocolate and a candy cane from Santa Claus. Seating is first come, first serve and trains leave every 20–30 minutes. Info: 360/371-7700. Let’s Make Presents: Wednesday, December 5, 3:15–4:15 p.m., Blaine Public Library, 610 3rd Street. Kids, make great gifts for family and friends. Everything you need will be provided. For Grades K–5. Info: 360/305-3637. Holiday Ornaments: Wednesday, December 5, 4–6 p.m., Semiahmoo Golf & Country Club Join us to create simple but wonderful ornaments. Some of the designs will include air dry clay with stamps and paint, and simple felting techniques. $20 per family. Info: 360/318-2009. The Nutcracker: Wednesday, December 5, and Thursday, December 6, 7 p.m., Mount Baker Theatre, 104 North Commercial Street, Bellingham. The Nutcracker features OPUS’ballet students. $12-$20. Info: 360/734-6080 Holiday Port Festival & Gingerbread Houses: Friday, December 7, through Sunday, December 9, Friday, noon – 8 p.m., Saturday and Sunday, 11 a.m.–5 p.m., Bellingham Cruise Terminal, 355 Harris Avenue, Bellingham. This annual event features horse and carriage rides, pictures with Santa, over 40 local performance groups, 100 gingerbread creations and free art activities. Info: 360/676-2500 8th Annual Make.Sale: Friday December 7 through Saturday, Decem-
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9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Homemade Craft Bazaar at the Blaine Senior Center, 763 G Street. 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. Christmas Market at St. Anne Catholic Church, 604 H Street. 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Blaine Library Book Sale, 610 3rd Street. 10 a.m. - 7 p.m. Holiday Arts and Crafts Fair and Historical Museum at the Goff Building, 674 Peace Portal Drive. 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. Live Music at the Goff Building, 674 Peace Portal Drive.
3 p.m. Holiday Harbor Light Obstacle Dash/Fun Run at the H Street Plaza. Learn more: bbbparkandrec.com. 3:30 p.m. Performance by Blaine Community Theater at G Street Plaza. 4:30 p.m. Community Tree Lighting at G Street Plaza. Caroling with Blaine School Band and Choir at G Street Plaza. 4:45 p.m. Santa Arrival at G Street Plaza. Free Mini Donuts and Cider at Skye Hill Station. 5-6 p.m. Visit with Santa, Petting Zoo, Free Popcorn at the Pizza Factory, 738 Peace Portal Drive. 5-7 p.m. Free Horse-drawn Trolley Rides. 7:30 p.m. North Cascades Concert Band at the Blaine Performing Arts Center, 975 H Street. Take a Photo at the “Land of Sweets” G Street Plaza. (Continued from previous page) ber 8, Friday 6–10 p.m. and Saturday, noon–5 p.m. Locations are: Make.Shift Art Space, 306 Flora St.; Cafe Velo, 120 Prospect St. #2; Icing on the Cake, 201 Grand Ave.; Runaway Press, 205 Grand Ave. Featuring locally designed and handmade goods from dozens of vendors and Make.Shift tenants. The Annual Holiday Make.Sale will also feature music, refreshments, and activities for children and adults. A Charlie Brown Christmas: Friday, December 7 through Sunday, December 9 and Wednesday December 14 through Sunday, December 16, Fridays, 7 p.m., Saturdays, 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m., Bellingham Arts Academy for Youth, 1059 N State St., Bellingham. Info:
360/676-2500. Pacific Arts Market: December 7–9, 14–16 and 22–23, 10 a.m.–6 p.m., Sunset square, 1125 E. Sunset Drive, Bellingham. Locally crafted jewelry, illustrations, knitting, soap, photography and much more. Info: pacificartsmarket.com. Breakfast with Santa: Saturday Dec. 8, 9 a.m.–noon, 4580 Legion Drive, Blaine. Presented by Blaine American Legion Post 86 Auxiliary. Children 12 and under are free. All others are by donation. Info: 360/371-7311. Holiday Craft Bazaar: Saturday, December 8, noon–2 p.m., Blaine Public Library, 610 3rd Street. Buy or sell homemade crafts and treats. Everything priced $5 or less. Kids ages 5-13 may sell; everyone can shop. Space is limited; registration required. Info:
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Junior Taylyn DePauw led the team in rebounds with 8, and Hallberg had 7. Hailey Pike had 5 steals. With a small team, Blaine will need to stay out of foul trouble to be successful this year. Hallberg fouled out of the game in the fourth quarter and Hailey Pike
came close with 4 fouls (it takes five to foul out). Coach Ryan Pike expects his team to be in the middle of the pack and fighting for a playoff spot in the 2A Northwest Conference, a league with tough competition at the top end. “A big thing we’ve been focusing on is just being coachable, playing hard and having a good time while we do it,” he said. “If we can do that, I think we’ll be successful.”
Last year, Blaine finished the season 6–15 overall and 2–11 in league games. It’s missing just two seniors from that team – former captains Josie Deming and Alexis Hallberg. Other returning starters from last year’s team include juniors DePauw and Emma Mulryan, and senior Lilyana Hockstedler. Next, the Borderites host Everett at 7:15 p.m. on Saturday, December 1.
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NEXUS hours extended Hours of operation at the NEXUS-only southbound lane at the Peace Arch point of entry will be extended by three hours starting on Sunday, December 23, according to a press release from U.S. Customs and Border Protection. The southbound lane will now operate seven days per week between 6 a.m. and midnight.
The NEXUS program allows low-risk travelers to undergo expedited processing when crossing the border. Participants must be approved by the U.S. and Canada. “We encourage everyone to consider taking advantage of this program to expedite your border processing,” said area port director Kenneth Williams.
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Yvette Renee Pratt June 30, 1964 - November 21, 2018 Yvette Pratt (54), after finding the blessings in pancreatic cancer, passed away peacefully at Whatcom Hospice House in Bellingham on November 21, 2018. She was born in Springfield, Ohio on June 30, 1964 to Edwin Valley and Joann (Brubaker) Guinyard. After growing up in southern California, Yvette graduated from CSU San Bernadino with a degree in English and certificate in Education. She was married to Anthony Reed from 1982 to 2001. She married Angus Pratt on November 18, 2006. They settled in Blaine, Washington which she laughingly said was smaller than her high school. Yvette never met a stranger she didn't know. Known throughout the community for her love of children and literacy; church and community involvement, particularly involving food; and her creative energy, she will be missed. She returned 20 stray dogs to their homes, and made a home for her Finnegan. Yvette is survived by her husband Angus, mother Joann Guinyard, siblings Barry Guinyard, Champ Guinyard, Edwin Valley, Michelle Guinyard, as well as many other loving relatives and friends. She was predeceased by her father Edwin Valley and stepfather Walter Guinyard, stepbrother Stanley Guinyard and aunt Sharon Martin. A memorial service will be held at Grace Lutheran Church, 702 G Street Blaine, WA on December 2, 2018 at 3 p.m. Rev. Aaron Zuch will be officiating. Donations to Lutheran Church Charities - K9 Comfort Dogs (www. LutheranChurchCharities.org) in lieu of flowers.
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May 20, 1925 - October 11, 2018 Doris Jean Kilgore Bobbink was born May 20, 1925 to George Lee Kilgore and Linnea Henderson Kilgore at home near Blaine. Mom passed on October 11, 2018 under wonderful care at the Hospice House. Mom, the youngest of six children, lived her whole life in the Blaine area, graduating from BHS in 1943. She met our dad, Berend (Bob) Bobbink of Lynden, when she fell roller-skating and dad helped her to her feet. World War II was raging when Mom bravely traveled alone (the beginning of her love of travel?) to Army Air Corp base, Corsicana Texas to marry Dad. Following the war they returned to Blaine to raise their family. Mom was Secretary of Blaine Elementary for many years. She was an avid gardener, loved to dance, (including on skates with Dad), and asserted she was the better dancer of the two, skates or no skates! Mom danced up to the end. During her trip to Mexico this past winter (at 92), mom wowed the crowd and band, as she strutted her stuff with the party’s host at the age of 92. Mom was a third generation Whatcom resident, the daughter of pioneer stock. Living through the depression, mom knew how to work hard, waste not, and put her pretty Swedish, Scottish, Irish head into the wind of circumstance and with a no fuss determination press forward toward a better future. There are many ways to describe the person we knew as mom, grandma, great-grandma and friend. A friend spoke of Mom’s vivacity, which we had to look up. It means “the quality of being attractively lively and animated!” Vivacity is the perfect word to describe Mom. One of the great-grandkids noted her lively twinkling eyes and her ability to be “funny, sweet and “sassy” –– not in the impolite sense, but in a bold, animated and spirited way! Mom had a delightful sense of humor and a contagious laugh. She was always an eager learner, an avid reader, with an unflagging curiosity about the world around her. She was a fine conversationalist and while it could be said she was rather opinionated –– no one suggested that she was boring or boorish. As one of her grandkids put it, ‘she knew her mind and seemed never afraid to share it.’ Mom was preceded in death by Dad, and son Stephen. She is survived by her sons Michael (Carol) Bobbink, Brady (Shirley) Bobbink and daughter Lynn (Chuck) Minerich. She was grandma to Stefany, Stacy, Elisa, Maia, Jesse, Micah, Matthew, Seth and Brittany. She was great-grandma to Megan, Madison, Ella, Isaac, Cole, Isaias, Britton, Adelia, Audra, Eli, and Finn. –– A private graveside service was held October 23, arrangements wonderfully provided by Whatcom Cremation and Funeral. Visit www.wcremation.com for guest book and to share your memories with us.
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November 14, 1:44 a.m.: Officers working traffic enforcement observed a vehicle with expired registration. Officers stopped the vehicle and determined the driver did not possess a valid driver’s license. Officers arrested, cited and released the individual with a mandatory court date. Officers gave the individual and his passenger a courtesy ride home. Officers cleared with no further incident.
November 14, 7:53 a.m.: An
individual came out for a ride-along for a school project.
November 14, 10:30 a.m.: A woman reported her estranged husband missing because she has not had any type of contact with him for almost two months, which is very abnormal. An officer attempted to locate the husband, but had negative results. The husband was entered as a missing person. November 14, 3:28 p.m.: An individual called about his ex-girlfriend taking his vehicle’s battery. It was determined the girlfriend owns the vehicle and they were in a dating relationship for six years. They both drive the vehicle. The individual was informed the matter is civil and needed to be handled through the courts. November 14, 5:02 p.m.: Blaine police were informed by U.S. CBP that a man attempting to get into Canada stashed a gun in the bushes somewhere in the 800 block of SR543. Officers searched the area but were not able to locate the firearm. Blaine police were later notified that the man was now detained at Customs after returning from Canada. The gun was located
near a trash can just outside of a business. The man and his accomplice at the business were both arrested for reckless endangerment.
November 15, 1 a.m.: U.S. CBP
reported they were questioning a couple who entered the U.S. from Canada after discovering there was protection order in place which stated the male subject was not have any contact with the female subject. Officer determined the protection order was still in effect. Officer arrested the male subject for violation of a protection order. Arrestee was booked into the jail.
November 16, 1:58 p.m.: Blaine
police responded to the Blaine High School for a report of an ill student where alcohol consumption was suspected. Due to the nature of the illness police did not investigate the instance for criminal charges. Aid crews transported the patient to the hospital for evaluation.
November 16, 7:10 p.m.: Officers are investigating a non-injury, unattended hit and run. A B.C. vehicle struck a WA vehicle and left the scene. RCMP was requested to contact the driver in B.C. The suspect driver provided his insurance information and denied knowledge of striking a vehicle. Charges possibly to follow upon review of video. November 16, 7:30 p.m.:
Officers responded to a report of harassment at a local residence. A group of juveniles were outside of a house yelling at the occupants and refusing to leave. Officers contacted the group who explained they were trying to get a cell phone from the brother of a friend inside the house. Officers facilitated get-
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ting the phone. No crime.
November 18, 8:45 a.m.: Offi-
cers were dispatched to a juvenile problem, which turned into a DV Malicious Mischief. Juvenile son head butted his parents’ ceiling causing a hole in about 12 inches in diameter. The juvenile was booked into the Whatcom County Juvenile Detention Center.
November 19, 8:48 a.m.: An individual called to report he hasn’t spoken with his mother in about two weeks and requested a welfare check. Officers arrived and located the mother who stated her home phone isn’t currently working. An officer called the son and informed him his mother was doing fine. Officers cleared. November 20, 9:35 a.m.: Officers were dispatched to a juvenile who punched a hole in the wall at the Blaine High School. Officers arrived and located the juvenile. It was later discovered he also made threats to kill people. The individual was arrested and booked into the Whatcom County Juvenile Detention Center. November 20, 8:38 p.m.: Officers responded to the 500 block of Peace Portal Drive for a report of an individual who claimed his foot was run over and the bone was poking through the skin. Officers arrived and determined the individual was not in the area. After canvassing the area, officers cleared with no further incident.
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Semiahmoo Marina Food and Toy Drive: Through Saturday, December 15. The food will be donated to Blaine Food Bank and the toys will go to Blaine/BirchBay Community Toy store. Info: blainecap.org or toystore@blainecap.org. Allied Arts Festival of the Arts: Through December 24, 10 a.m.–7 p.m., 1418 Cornwall Avenue, Bellingham. Five week-long festival featuring over 100 local artisans and craftspeople. The affordable, locally handmade products range from jewelry, paintings, wearable art, specialty foods, and repurposed art. Free event. Info: 360/676-8548 or alliedarts.org. Christmas Bazaar: Friday, November 30 and Saturday, December 1, 9 a.m.–4. p.m., Blaine Senior Center, 763 G Street. Holiday shopping from local artisans and crafters, and cookies and candies sold by the pound. Over 25 local vendors. Info: 332-8040. Holiday Book Sale: Friday and Saturday, November 30 and December 1, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m., Blaine Public Library, 610 3rd Street. Info: 360/305-3637. Holiday Art Fair and History Museum: Friday, November 30 and December 7, 3–7 p.m., Saturday, December 1 and 8, 10 a.m.–7 p.m., 674 Peace Portal Drive. Arts, crafts, vintage photos, music and refreshments. Info: 332-4544. Live Music at Bay Breeze: Friday, November 30, 6–9 p.m., Bay Breeze Restaurant and Bar, 7829 Birch Bay Drive. The Shannanagins. Live Music at The Vault: Friday, November 30, 7-9 p.m., The Vault Wine Bar, 277 G Street. Featuring Jim Smith.
Christmas Market: Saturday, December 1, 9 a.m.–3 p.m., St. Anne Catholic Church, 604 H Street. Crafts, food, gifts, wreathes, raffles. Vendor tables available for $20. Info: call Eydie 360/371-4366.
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Boy Scout & Cub Scout Christmas Tree Sale: Saturdays and Sundays, 10 a.m.–4 p.m. though December 9, Birch Bay Waterslides lot, 4874 Birch Bay-Lynden Road. Douglas and noble firs and wreaths. Info: blainecubscouts@gmail.com.
Santa Train: Friday – Sunday, November 30 – December 16 and daily December 19–23, 5–9 p.m., Miniature World Family Fun Center, 4620 Birch Bay-Lynden Road. Ride through a wonderland with over one million lights. Info and tickets: miniatureworld.org.
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Blaine/Birch Bay Community Toy Store Drive: through Friday, December 7. Collection locations for brand new, unwrapped toys, clothing, and store gift cards include the Blaine Library and Blaine Senior Center. Additional locations and info: blainecap.org or email toystore@ blainecap.org. Sponsored by the Community Assistance Program.
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Weather Precipitation: During the period of November 19 to 25, 1.39 inches of precipitation was recorded. The 2018 yearto-date precipitation is 30.63 inches. Temperature: High for the past week was 56.4°F on November 20 with a low of 31.4°F on November 19. Average high was 52.7°F and average low was 40.5°F. Courtesy Birch Bay Water & Sewer Dist.
Wish Mountain Toy Drive: Saturday, December 1, 11 a.m.—2 p.m., Birch Bay Square. Donate new, unwrapped gifts for Toys For Tots, photos with Santa by donation, tree forest and cookie decorating. Holiday Lights Dash: Saturday, December 1, 3 p.m. H Street Plaza. 1.5 mile obstacle course. Family run or walk. Registration: bbbparkandrec.org or 360/656-6416. Holiday Harbor Lights: Saturday, December 1, 3:30–7 p.m., Blaine G Street Plaza and Pizza Factory. Performances by Blaine Community Theater, Blaine school choir and band, tree lighting, visit with Santa, refreshments, petting zoo, horse-drawn trolley rides. Live Music at The Vault: Saturday, December1, 7-9 p.m., The Vault Wine Bar, 277 G Street. Featuring Chad Peterson. North Cascades Concert Band Fall Concert: Saturday, December 1, 7:30 p.m., Blaine High School PAC, 1055 H St. Guest artists: Blaine High School Wind Ensemble. Info: nccband.org. Loads of Love: Monday, December 3, 5:30–7:30 p.m., The Washhouse, 715 3rd. St. Laundry costs covered. Winemaker’s Dinner: Sunday, December 4, 5–8 p.m., The Vault Wine Bar, 277 G Street. Enjoy five courses paired with five wines from Structure Cellars, Cost $90. Reservations required: 360/392-0955. Let’s Make Presents: Wednesday, December 5, 3:15–4:15 p.m., Blaine Public Library, 610 3rd Street. Kids, make great gifts for family and friends. Everything you need will be provided. Grades K–5. Info: 360/305-3637. Family Resource Fair: Wednesday, December 5, 5–7:30 p.m., Blaine High School cafeteria, 1055 H Street. Presentations on teen suicide prevention and the impact of social media on teens. Dinner Provided. Breakfast with Santa: Saturday Dec. 8, 9 a.m.–noon, 4580 Legion Drive, Blaine. Presented by Blaine American Legion Post 86 Auxiliary. Children 12 and under Free. All others are by donation. Info: 360/3717311. Holiday Craft Bazaar: Saturday, December 8, noon–2 p.m., Blaine Public Library, 610 3rd Street. Buy or sell homemade crafts and treats made by kids and teens. Kids ages 5-13 may sell; everyone can shop. Space is limited; registration required. Info: 360/305-3637. Backstage @ the Border presents Annual Christmas Carol Sing Along: Saturday, December 8, 7–9 p.m., Christ Episcopal Church, 382 Boblett St., $7 suggested donation at the door. Homemade goodies and bucket raffle. All proceeds from the evening will benefit Loads of Love laundry outreach program. A Christmas Prelude: Saturday, December 8, Blaine Senior Center, 763 G Street, Enjoy an evening of music by Angels Descending, appetizers and desserts. $25 per person or $40 per couple. Info: 332-8040. Shellebration: Friday, December 14, 4–6 p.m., the G Street Plaza. Samples, kid’s activities and community awards. Submissions to Coming Up should be sent to calendar@thenorthernlight.com no later than noon on Monday.
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By Oliver Lazenby The most striking trend across the U.S.-Canada border since 2000 is a “severe reduction in passenger traffic.” That’s one change outlined in the “Border Barometer,” a recent report on the U.S./Canada border crossing corridor Western Washington University’s Border Policy Research Institute was one of the report’s authors. The report looks at the three busiest crossing regions: Detroit-Windsor, Buffalo-Niagara Falls, and the “Cascade Gateway” – the reports name for the Peace Arch and Pacific Highway crossings in Blaine. Other trends highlighted in the report include a decrease in freight traffic and increase in use of NEXUS and other identification technologies. Overall, passenger crossings at all regions in the report dropped between 2000 and 2017. Unlike the other regions, Cascade Gateway has more passenger traffic now than in 2010, though traffic has come down since 2013 due to a drop in the value of the Canadian dollar. Canadians are the majority of cross-border travelers at the Cascade Gateway and they cross primarily to shop or buy gas. The majority of Americans who enter Canada from Blaine do so for vacation and recreation, according to the study. The report calls wait times for cars at Blaine, which fluctuate seasonally and throughout the day, an “ongoing problem.” Currently, the average wait is just over six minutes, down from a peak of about 10 minutes in 2013 and 2014. That’s partly due to a high rate of NEXUS use – 42 percent of travelers crossing the border in Blaine use NEXUS, about three times the number using the program in 2010. The Cascade Gateway sees much less freight traffic than the other crossings in the study, but unlike the other crossings, trade flowing through Blaine has increased since 2000, going from 4 percent of the total trade between the two nations in 2000 to 6 percent in 2017. Machinery and electrical equipment is the U.S.’s top export and wood products its top import. The Cascade Gateway also stands out for cross-border government collaboration, according to the report, which cites memorandums of understanding signed by Washington state and British Columbia, and Governor Jay Inslee’s 2017 trip to address the B.C. legislative assembly. Find the full report online at bit.ly/2ztIM6L.
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